Singer-songwriter Christina Perri has about 75 tattoos, and once told Billboard magazine, “I express myself in three ways: I talk a lot, I write songs and I get tattoos.” (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP)

While Christina Perri’s personality comes through in her music, on social media and on stage, there’s plenty that fans may not know about the 29-year-old singer-songwriter.

Q: You’ve said numerous times, including on Instagram, that Disneyland is your favorite place on Earth. So, what was it like when you were asked to cover Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” for the commercial promoting the theme park’s 60th anniversary this summer?

A: It might be the favorite thing I’ve done so far in my whole career. When Disneyland asked my managers — they know that I’m a giant fan and I go to the park all the time — I said yes instantly. They’re using the song for the commercials and in the actual nighttime spectacular, World of Color. The show is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen in my life, and I’ve seen it so many times because I always watch it every night I go to the park. They also play it when everyone is walking away, too, which is awesome. If you know me, it’s beyond a dream come true.

Q: What are some of your favorite rides at Disneyland and California Adventure?

A: I’d say Space Mountain is probably my favorite. I also love the Cars ride (Radiator Springs Racers), Soarin’ Over California, Winnie the Pooh and Peter Pan. I love them all. I just love being there.

Q: Besides being a Disneyland fan, you’re also known for all your tattoos. How many do you have?

A: About 75. The last one I got was “215” on my shoulder. It’s the area code of my phone number growing up in my neighborhood (in Philadelphia), so it’s an ode to my hometown.

Q: iPhone, Android or something else?

A: iPhone

Q: What apps are you addicted to?

A: My favorite photo editing app is called Afterlight. I put every single photo through that. And I’m obsessed with Instagram; I’m on it every day. Also, without my voice memo app, I would not have any of the music that I have written. (laughs) It would just float off into space if it came out of my head and I didn’t record it.

Q: When you have time off, what do you enjoy doing?

A: Eat and spend time with my giant Italian family. My niece is the love of my life. My brother and his wife had a baby about a year ago, so every minute I’m home I like seeing her. I also love just being quiet. My life is so out loud. I’m always in hair, makeup and meeting people, and not only playing shows but being around live shows all the time, so when I have off time, I just like being sort of quiet.

Q: Do you spend much time watching television or movies?

A: I love TV, I’m not going to lie. I watch everything. I just got caught up on “True Detective,” and I’m a huge “Game of Thrones” fan. Other shows I watch are on hiatus now — “Nashville” and “Once Upon a Time.” I watch all the series that everybody talks about. … At the movies, I try to see everything that comes out. Disney movies are my favorite, so I see all of those. I really love just sort of shutting my brain off and enjoying them just like everybody else. I’m a very normal person.

Q: Any other diversions?

A: I’m really into podcasts. As a traveler, they’re great to listen to when you’re in a plane, train, car. Serial podcasts. Right now I’m addicted to “Undisclosed,” which is a follow-up serial. I listen to “WTF” with Marc Maron and “The Nerdist Podcast.” I also listen to “Here’s the Thing” with Alec Baldwin.

Q: Who inspires you?

A: In life, really it’s my family, my mom and my grandmother. But in music, I would say the top three people who inspire me are Paul McCartney, Chris Martin and Ryan Tedder. I really admire them as songwriters, as performers, as human beings.

Q: How about someone who isn’t in the music field?

A: My favorite author is Brene Brown. I’ve read all her books and I’ve seen all her TED talks. I think she’s incredible. And, again, my family. They’re all normal people, but they show me everything. All the women in my family are my heroes.

A veteran multimedia journalist, Jerry Rice has specialized in entertainment, features, travel and sports coverage. Assignments have taken him to the Oscars, Emmys and Grammys, plus other major events including the Olympics in Los Angeles and theme park and resort debuts in Anaheim, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas and Orlando. In addition, as editor of Riverside Magazine, he has a leading role in producing a quarterly publication that highlights key players and important issues throughout that city.

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